Philodendron Brown Spots: Sun or Water?

Direct sun: Philodendrons are low-light plants. Move out of direct rays.
Overwatering: Let top 1–2 inches dry, then water until slight drainage.

Brown spots usually mean:

Adjust light and watering. No fertilizer needed. Spots won't reverse on old leaves, but new growth will be clean.

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